Aster DM Healthcare has announced that it will conduct free lipid profile tests to raise awareness about heart diseases among residents of Qatar to mark World Heart Day 2017. The free lipid profile testing facility (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and VLDL) will be available from 7am to 10am tomorrow, Aster DM Healthcare has said in a press statement. This offer will be available at Aster Hospital in the Old Airport area and all Aster Medical Centres, situated in Al Hilal (near the former Indian embassy), C-Ring Road (near the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs office), Industrial Area (near the foot overbridge), Al Rayyan (near Shafi Masjid), Al Gharafa (near the immigration office), Al Khor (near LuLu Al Khor Mall) and Old Al Ghanim (behind Al Watan Centre). Patients should fast for 10-12 hours before blood collection. No food or drink except water should be taken during these hours, the statement added.World Heart Day is part of an international campaign by World Heart Federation to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. Aster DM Healthcare is organising this event this year as a part of their 30th anniversary activities under the banner of Aster@30. Aster DM Healthcare is a leading private healthcare provider operating in multiple GCC states. For more information, contact the Aster helpline at 44440499 or visit www.aster.qaIPFQ partners Ahli Hospital to mark ‘World Physiotherapy Day’Indian Physiotherapy Forum Qatar (IPFQ) and Al Ahli Hospital have joined hands to organise a seminar to commemorate “World Physiotherapy Day – 2017” at the Concorde hotel, Doha tomorrow from 1.30pm to 8.15pm.IPFQ is a non-profit organisation working with the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Indian embassy. They have been active in organising activities for the benefit of physiotherapists and public in Qatar since 2011. This year to help the allied health professionals and nurses in Qatar to gain CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points for their licence renewal and help them understand the need of healthier lifestyle choices, IPFQ has partnered with Al Ahli Hospital which is an accredited CPD provider in Qatar. The combined effort of these two organisations has made the seminar titled, “Physical Activity for Life” get accredited for five CPD points in Category – 1 by QCHP.Al Ahli Hospital applied for QCHP accreditation through Dr Loui al-Fakri, head of staff training and development. The chair of the scientific planning committee is Sheena Maria John, paediatric physiotherapist at Al Ahli hospital. The scientific planning committee has members representing various private and government hospitals in Qatar. They have chosen speakers who are experts in the field of exercises and physical activity prescription.Palestine’s entry into Interpol hailedQatar welcomed the admission of the State of Palestine to International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) during its General Assembly in Beijing.In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that this achievement will help in tackling the dangers and challenges facing the Palestinian cause.The statement reiterated Qatar’s full support for the Palestinian people to regain their rights, self-determination and establish their sovereign independent state on the borders of June 4, 1967 with Jerusalem as its capital.Mercedes-Benz model recalledThe Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, has announced the recall of Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class model of 2017 because a fault may have occurred in the electronic stability programme (ESP) software.The MEC said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicles’ defects and repair them.The MEC said that it will co-ordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out. The MEC has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the following channels: Call centre: 16001, e-mail: info@mec.gov.qa, Twitter: @MEC_Qatar, Instagram: MEC_Qatar, MEC mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_QatarRevised timings at Indian embassyThe Indian embassy has announced revised timings of its Consular section starting from October 3. According to an embassy statement, documents should be submitted between 9am and 12.15pm. The submitted documents can be collected from the relevant counters between 4pm and 5.15pm.
September 28, 2017 | 12:59 AM